What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Warden, Bradshaw State Jail position at Management & Training Corporation?
Overview
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Position Description:
Reports to the warden. Directly supervises the major, chief of classification, mailroom supervisor, laundry manager, food service manager, maintenance supervisor, risk manager, grievance coordinator, counsel substitute and chaplain. Responsible for overall management of security, classification, food service, mailroom, maintenance, disciplinary, risk management, religious activities and laundry functions in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
Essential Functions:
- Plan, coordinate and direct the total administrative and programmatic activities.
- Provide staff training, evaluates staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the warden and coordinated with the human resources manager prior to implementation.
- Develop departmental budgets; monitor and control expenditures; review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.
- Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting security, classification, food service, mailroom, laundry, count room, training, religious services and programs; coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives.
- Assist in the development, implementation and revision of policies and procedures and ensure each is reviewed annually.
- Direct procedures and practices relating to the training and counseling of offenders and security of staff and offenders; maintain constant vigilance of employees and offenders through staff assignments to insure that policies, rules and regulations are being adhered to and that none are violated.
- Provide through programs administrative staff assignments, proper number of officers and other personnel for all administrative, and security functions; oversee preparation of work and other related reports on offenders for classifications committee and permanent record of offenders showing progress and estimating rehabilitative prospects.
- Oversee education and training of staff and offenders related to policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance and support to staff and offenders to ensure compliance with procedures, policies and practices.
- Review shift assignments to ensure all shifts are adequately staffed to meet facility requirements and post orders; provide oversite to address staffing shortages and post vacancies.
- Oversee preparation of reports on offenders for classifications committee and permanent record of offenders showing progress and estimating rehabilitative prospects.
- Monitor academic instruction and program components. Oversee library activities.
- Monitor staff selection process of potential employees to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, MTC and state regulations, and select qualified applicants to fill vacancies as needed.
- Oversee the laundry activities including cleaning, repair, replacement, and issuance to offenders.
- Ensure food service operates in accordance with all security and dietary expectations.
- Monitor the offender grievance process and ensure compliance with recommended response time frames.
- Provide oversight of mailroom activities.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
- Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Thirty (30) semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Each additional thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of non-supervisory experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years. A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of the required non-supervisory experience. Nine (9) years full-time, wage-earning adult correctional custody or adult criminal justice program administration experience to include five (5) years in the supervision of employees. Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements to include physical agility testing and pass an annual background check, which must be approved by TDCJ.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
